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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Brits recognise extract from the Lord's Prayer over famous line from Star Wars, reveals poll
AN extract from the Lord's Prayer is more recognisable than a famous line in Star Wars, according to a poll. More people also identified 3 Archbishop of York says The Lord's Prayer remains a 'steady guide' that still resonates with people of all faiths and none Credit: PA Some 80.3 per cent knew ' It beat the 79.9 per cent recognising ' 'To be or not to be' from Shakespeare play Hamlet was identified by 73 per cent. Some 63 per cent matched 'happy and glorious, long to reign over us' with God Save The King in the Church of England's poll of 2,000-plus people. READ MORE UK NEWS Mr Cottrell is leading a "tour" of events at churches and cathedrals across the north of England as part of his Faith In The North initiative, with a focus on the prayer. He said: "These results reflect what we've been hearing across the north of England through our Faith In The North initiative, which invites people to explore the Lord's Prayer. "Lines like 'Give us this day our daily bread' speak powerfully to today's challenges, reminding us to seek sufficiency, not excess, and to consider what 'enough' truly means." Most read in The Sun Scottish Star Wars superfan's dream comes true after coming to rescue of show 3 3 More Brits recognised a line from the Lord's Prayer than 'May the Force be with you' from Star Wars, according to a new poll Credit: Alamy WHAT ARE THE WORDS OF THE LORD'S PRAYER The contemporary Lord's Prayer reads as follows: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen.
The Independent
28-02-2025
- The Independent
‘Thou shalt not steal' painting stolen from village church
A church warden has urged a thief who swiped a painting of the Ten Commandments, containing the directive 'Thou shalt not steal', to return the artwork. Three Victorian murals were taken from the wall from the Grade II-listed St Andrew's Church in an overnight raid in the sleepy parish of Little Steeping, Lincolnshire, before 23 February. The paintings, all in heavy wooden frames, depict The Lord's Prayer and Moses giving the commandments and could fetch £300 each on an open market. The church warden fears the thief posed as a visitor during daylight open hours and unlocked a side door so they could sneak back in overnight. Dirty footmarks left on the carpet provide the only clue to the suspected raider who also made off with an extension cable. Church warden Basil Harwood told The Independent: 'Isn't it ironic? One of the murals was the Ten Commandments which says 'Thou shalt not steal'. It's absolutely crazy. 'It's disturbing someone can come in and take something of a sacred nature.' The warden believes the burglary could be linked to another church theft in nearby St Mary's, West Keal last week which saw vandals snatch a tapestry, burn a sign and smash a crucifix. Police are yet to link the church raids. Mr Harwood added: 'We are lucky in that nothing has been destroyed. There were other items lying around that could also have been taken. 'It seems they came in during opening hours and removed a security bar to another door that is rarely used and hidden behind a curtain. 'The only clue is dirty footprints left in the carpeted areas that definitely weren't there before.' Addressing the church raider directly: 'Please have the common decency to return them to where they came from - undamaged. 'I hope they develop a conscience and then maybe they want to do something about it.' He said he was determined to keep the church open to visitors throughout the day despite the thefts because 'it is the right thing to do'. 'We have to be more vigilant at certain times, especially when we go to lock up. But we are determined to keep our faith strong despite these annoyances,' he said. A Lincolnshire Police spokesman said it is not clear when the theft took place before it was discovered by cleaners on Sunday, 23 February. He said: 'There were no signs of damage caused to the church itself. 'If you know where they might be, or have seen them for sale or offered in another way on social media sites such as Facebook Marketplace, please get in touch with the details you have. 'We would like to find the person responsible and locate the paintings to return them to the church and the congregation.'
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Yahoo
'Thou shalt not steal' painting stolen from church
Police are appealing for information after paintings were stolen from a village church. Lincolnshire Police said three pictures were taken from St Andrew's Church in Main Road, Little Steeping sometime before 23 February. The force said there was no damage to the church. The paintings, in heavy wooden frames, include the text of The Lord's Prayer and the Ten Commandments. Investigators said the value of the stolen artworks was unknown, but they "have sentimental value to the church and its members". Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Church vandals steal tapestry and break cross Churches advised to review security following thefts Lincolnshire Police
BBC News
28-02-2025
- BBC News
'Thou shalt not steal' painting stolen from Lincolnshire church
Police are appealing for information after paintings were stolen from a village Police said three pictures were taken from St Andrew's Church in Main Road, Little Steeping sometime before 23 force said there was no damage to the paintings, in heavy wooden frames, include the text of The Lord's Prayer and the Ten Commandments. Investigators said the value of the stolen artworks was unknown, but they "have sentimental value to the church and its members".Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
